IDQ20855 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Moderate Flood Warning for the Bulloo River Issued at 10:42 am AEST on Sunday 1 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 13 MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT QUILPIE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY Rainfall over the past week has caused multiple flood peaks across Bulloo River catchment. The first flood peak is downstream of Thargomindah where the river level peaked below the minor flood level. A second flood peak is approaching Quilpie where a moderate flood peak is likely overnight Sunday into Monday. The flood peak may reach Thargomindah late next week. Bulloo River to Quilpie: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River at Quilpie. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 4.13 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to peak near 4.30 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with moderate flooding. Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie: River level rises are occurring along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.69 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to remain below the minor flood level for the next few days. Minor flooding is possible from late next week as upstream floodwaters arrive. Safety Advice: * Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 11:30 AM AEST on Monday 02 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation Blackwater Creek at Adavale 0.88 m Steady 9:00 am Sun 01/11/26 Bulloo River at Quilpie 4.13 m Steady 10:00 am Sun 01/11/26 Bulloo River at Autumnvale 3.69 m Steady 10:00 am Sun 01/11/26 Bulloo River at Thargomindah 3.69 m Steady 10:40 am Fri 30/10/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.